Roosevelt’s 1940 bid and Congress clash in 1939 clash
President Roosevelt drives public messaging after Congress adjournment with warnings about the nation’s path, hints at political realignment and possible third party action. Budget battles and the Hatch act loom as the administration touts defense and relief gains while critics highlight spending totals and payroll growth. World developments unfold with war risk and German-Polish tensions shaping international outlook.
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Taxes rise in U S while Britain tops by contrast
In Washington the National Association of Manufacturers claimed U S taxes climbed 40 percent since 1913, a larger rise than Britain at 430 percent. In Spain General Francisco Franco proclaimed himself supreme dictator and sent prisoners to dig trenches near Gibraltar. A mention ties to Fred Snite and Miss Teresa Larkin, 25, at Chicago in relation to an iron lung device.
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Zurich
Henry A. Wallace
Stamps touted to curb food surpluses across states
Secretary Wallace declares the food stamp plan a success after three months of trials in Rochester Dayton Seattle Birmingham and Shawnee with orange stamps for regular foods and blue stamps for surplus foods. National expansion planned as August marks broader rollout amid mixed agricultural outlooks globally.
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Care Needed In Exercising Weak Hearts
Dr James W Barton discusses exercise for weak or failing hearts, warning against excessive rest. He outlines gradual graded activity, Oertel method, resistive light work, stair tests, and doctor guided plans to rebuild heart strength after illness. Strong entities include Dr James W Barton and Dr Louis Faugeres Bishop.
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Nauheim
Schott
Louis Faugeres Bishop
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Protection To the Body During the flu epidemic
A consulting physician examines a sick medical officer with pneumonia and notes the white blood cell count. The piece explains that a moderate rise signals the body fighting infection, while very high counts may indicate strong protection and resilience, stressing heart strength and overall condition over temperature or blood pressure alone.
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F. M. Pottenger
Pituitary
Western Newspaper Union
Farmer Misconceptions About Birds Hurt Crops
The Baltimore oriole is blamed for grape and garden pea damage, but studies show it eats mainly caterpillars and pest insects. Swallows, robins, and woodpeckers aid farmers by consuming harmful insects, with robins eating fruit only briefly in June and July. Plant mulberries to attract robins away from cherries.
Proven sire records boost dairy herds fourfold study says
Dr J F Kendrick of the United States Bureau of Dairy Industry cites breeder records showing men relying on pedigree and appearance yield only one good bull in three, while those using proven sire records hit three out of four. An example shows 320 lb fat per cow in 1925 rising to 354, then dropping to 316 with a third bull chosen by pedigree alone.
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Buill
J. F. Kendrick
United States Bureau of Dairy Industry
Rooks
Kendrick
Hog Mixture For Growing Pigs
A well balanced grain ration plus legume pasture keeps pigs in fine condition after weaning. The feed mix uses 10 lb corn 80 lb oats 12 lb tankage 10 lb soybean oil meal 8 lb cottonseed meal 6 lb alfalfa meal 4 lb minerals. Oats are phased out and replaced with corn as pigs grow. Alfalfa meal may be omitted with good legume pasture. Starting pigs right and steady growth is key to hog raising success.
Farm Land Bank Loans Rise With 6000+ Financing Deals
The federal land banks and land bank commissioner issued over 6,000 loans to finance farm purchases last year. Loans averaged 3000 to 4000 dollars, with limits up to 7500 dollars and up to three quarters of property value. Borrowers must show experience equipment and savings to cover at least 25 percent of the cost.
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Federal Land Banks
Land Bank Commissioner
Isolate New Farm Animals Says Health Foundation
Authorities of the American Foundation for Animal Health declare new farm animals should be isolated for several weeks. The measure aims to slow dormant diseases and prevent spread to home stock on farms.
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American Foundation For Animal Health
Proper Manure Care for Barnyards and Straw Use
Barnyard manure requires careful handling to protect the pile from weather and drainage. Use plenty of straw to absorb liquids and reduce loss of nitrogen, as about half of the 10 pounds of nitrogen in a ton is in liquid form easily lost by air exposure, freezing, or drying. Neglecting manure care remains a common farm error.
Pretty for Afternoon or to Wear at Home
Fashion note describes two patterns No 1795 and No 1793 with shirring shoulders, slim waists, and fluttery skirts for adults and young girls. Suggest georgette chiffon silk crepe dimity organdy taffeta and dot swiss. sizes 34 to 48, material yardage given, order from The Sewing Circle Pattern Dept New York.
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Sewing Circle Pattern Dept
W. Forty-third Street
New York
N. Y
Bell Syndicate
WNUB
Kellogg All-Bran for Regular Bowel Health
A doctor advises addressing constipation by its cause and suggests high bulk foods. The ad promotes Kellogg's All-Bran for breakfast as the bulk needed, urging daily consumption with water and the slogan Join the Regulars. Made by Kellogg’s in Battle Creek and sold by every grocer.
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Kelloge’s
Battle Creek
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